Last updated: August 10 8.51am
South Australians are being urged to remain cautious around waterways and flooded roads on Monday morning, with a Minor Flood Warning now active for the Bremer River.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued the initial warning at 7:37am on Monday, August 10, after heavy showers across the Mount Lofty Ranges caused significant rises in rivers and streams throughout the Bremer River catchment.
By 8:15am, the Bremer River at Wanstead Road had reached 3.18 metres and was continuing to rise, exceeding the minor flood level of 3.10 metres. Minor flooding is occurring in the area, with the river expected to remain above the minor flood level and peak on Tuesday morning.
The Bureau has also issued a Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds across parts of the Flinders and North East Pastoral districts, with winds averaging 60 to 75km/h and peak gusts of around 110km/h possible over higher parts of the northern Flinders Ranges on Monday morning, before conditions ease in the morning.
The warning marks a shift from Sunday’s severe weather threat, when thunderstorms and heavy rainfall prompted flash flooding warnings across Adelaide, the Mount Lofty Ranges, Mid North, Murraylands and parts of the Upper South East.
Bureau observations on Monday morning show just how much rain fell across parts of the region.
By around 8:20am, 51.2mm had been recorded at Mount Crawford since 9am Sunday, while Mount Lofty had received 43.6mm. Adelaide’s West Terrace had recorded 26.4mm, Edinburgh 29.6mm, Hindmarsh Island 25.8mm and Kuitpo 21.2mm.
The SES is reminding South Australians that floodwater can be extremely dangerous and people should never attempt to drive, walk, swim or play through flooded areas.
Motorists should obey all road closure signs, avoid flooded roads and plan alternative routes where necessary. People should also stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and other waterways.
The SA SES advises people in flood-prone areas to continue monitoring Bureau of Meteorology warnings, SES warnings and social media, and trusted local media as conditions can change.
Anyone whose property is at risk of flooding, or who needs emergency assistance during a flood or storm, can contact the SES on 132 500. Life-threatening emergencies should be reported immediately to Triple Zero (000).
South Australians are encouraged to continue checking the latest Bureau of Meteorology and SA SES warnings throughout Monday as river levels respond to the weekend’s heavy rainfall.
